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DUI Roadblock Stop Yields 2 Arrests
Two Honokaʻa women were taken into custody after drugs and loaded guns were discovered in their vehicle during a stop at a DUI roadblock in Waimea.
HPD Issues Outstanding Warrants List
As of Dec. 20, the following individuals are wanted by the Hawai‘i Police Department because of outstanding warrants.
DOH Fines 2 Big Island Companies for air permit violations
Two Hawai‘i Island companies were fined thousands of dollars in air permit violations, the Hawaii Department of Health’s Clean Air Branch released Friday morning.
Firefighters Snuff Out Flames in Volcano Home
No injuries were reported after a house fire in Volcano Thursday night.
High Surf Advisory Issued
A high surf advisory is in effect for north and east facing shores on the Big Island, as well as Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i and Maui until 6 p.m.
Small Craft Advisory Remains in Effect
A small craft advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. this evening. A gale warning will go into effect from 6 p.m. this evening to 6 p.m. Dec. 21.
High Wind Warning Issued for the Evening
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning starting at 6 p.m.
An Important Point: Measuring the Volcano’s Shape with High Precision GNSS
When you think of GPS, what typically comes to mind?
Two Women Wanted for Fraud, Identity Theft
The investigation stems from the theft of a purse that had some personal checks belonging to the victim.
Kia‘i Speak Out, Charge Ige With Creating ‘False Narrative’
Kūpuna are distrustful of the State’s intentions following an announcement from Gov. David Ige that he will withdraw law enforcement from Maunakea indefinitely.
High Wind Watch Issued Friday through Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a high wind watch. Winds are expected to increase Friday and peak on Saturday afternoon.
Legal Age of Smoking, Vaping Set to Change to 21
Legislation that would raise the federal smoking and vaping from 18 to 21 passed the Senate and is expected to be signed into law by the president.
State to Withdraw Presence From Maunakea as Part of Indefinite Stand Down
Ige said TMT not prepared to proceed with construction presently but added this is not the end of TMT in Hawai‘i and vowed to provide safe access to Maunakea for TMT if and when the organization is ready to move forward.
Suspected Synagogue Vandal Waives Extradition Rights
A Pennsylvania man suspected of vandalizing a Beverly Hills synagogue found in Kona waived his extradition rights in 3rd Circuit Court and freely consented to return to California.
Nominations Sought for 2020 Pono Award
The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association’s Human and Civil Rights Committee is seeking nominations from the public for its 2020 Pono Award.
Fireworks Permits Available Day After Christmas
Christmas will be here in less than a week. Soon after that comes the sale of fireworks for New Year’s celebrations.
Council Scraps $10 Million Maunakea Reimbursement Deal With State
The agreement included a stipulation to keep HPD officers on the hook for response to demonstration-related activity for the next five years.
High Winds, Treacherous Seas Possible Through Weekend
East winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
Suspect in Beverly Hills Synagogue Vandalism Found in Kona
A man suspected of vandalizing a synagogue in Beverly Hills was found in downtown Kona and taken into custody by Hawai‘i County Police Department.
US House Impeaches President Trump
The House has officially charged President Trump with high crimes and misdemeanors.
